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Pedrosa wins Malaysia GP

Spain's Dani Pedrosa cruised to victory in the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday, with Jorge Lorenzo snatching second place to cut into championship leader Valentino Rossi's points lead.

The result at Malaysia's Sepang track sets the stage for a thrilling climax to the season, as Yamaha teammates Lorenzo and Rossi will battle it out in the season finale next month at Valencia in Spain.

But controversy marred the result as Rossi was penalised for a collision with defending world champion Marc Marquez, further endangering the legendary Italian's hopes of securing his 10th world championship next month.

Lorenzo and Pedrosa accused Rossi of lifting his leg as Marquez sought to overtake him, possibly impeding the Spaniard. Marquez had to retire from the race after the collision.

Race officials said Rossi, 36, will have to start from the back of the grid in Valencia.